How Ships Work: How Ships Signal, Turn And Balance At Sea
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Ladies and gentlemen, I'm your friend Mike Brady from Ocean Liner Designs. And this is how ships work.
In 1836, the Royal Navy had had enough. They decided to put some simple rules in place that the rest of the fleet could observe.
The system isn't always failafe.
It's a kind of language that all ship and boat skippers speak and hopefully know virtually by heart.
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Although the ocean may seem vast and empty, it is a crowded highway of ships constantly crossing paths. To avoid disaster, vessels rely on a precise system of navigation lights, steering controls, and balance mechanisms that keep them safe at sea. From the red and green lights that signal direction to the powerful rudders and azipods that let colossal liners turn, every detail is the result of centuries of maritime innovation. Join your friend Mike Brady as we explore how ships communicate, manoeuvre, and stay perfectly balanced in all conditions. 00:00 Ships in the Dark: Why Lights Matter 07:29 COLREGs: Rules to Prevent Collisions 14:00 How Ships Steer: From Oars to Wheel 20:00 Titanic and the Age of Steam Steering 23:56 Modern Steering, Thrusters and Azipods 28:10 How to Weigh a Ship 36:03 Tonnage, Deadweight and Cargo Capacity 45:40 Why Modern Giants Weigh Less but Hold More Oceanliner Designs explores the design, construction, engineering and operation of history’s greatest vessels– from Titanic to Queen Mary and from the Empress of Ireland to the Lusitania. Join maritime researcher and illustrator Michael Brady as he tells the stories behind some of history's most famous ocean liners and machines! Click the link to subscribe | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsE8PTncfn2Vga48jH46HnQ?sub_confirmation=1 #ships #sinking #disaster #titanic #wrecks #exploration #history #adventure #design #engineering #mairitime #safety #vessels #sailing #documentary #story #oceanlinerdesigns